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So as discussed earlier, I needed a power supply for my backup system and one of the suggestions was to look at the EVGA Supernova 1000 G2. Though I initially balked because I didn’t want to spend that much on a backup system, and wasn’t looking to replace my Antec Signature SG-850 in my main rig.

After reading Johnny Guru’s review on the EVGA though I decided to get it and move the Antec to the backup system. In fact, it was Johnny’s review of the Antec that helped me get it. Anyway…

EVGA recommends the fan be facing down when installed at the bottom of the case but I didn't want to do that as the fan intakes air and I don't have a screen on the bottom of my case. Anyway there's enough air flow in the case that it shouldn't be a problem facing up. It's not as though this thing will be pushed to the point of maxing out the fan anyway.

I have to say though I kind of prefer the fan being on the back of the power supply as opposed to top or bottom.

Also the Antec's fan is a lot quieter than the EVGA. In fact the Antec is so quiet I’ve had to check at times to see if it was still running. The EVGA isn’t loud per se, but you’ll hear it if you're near it.

Kind of scared to paint myself as I'm somewhat of a perfectionist and scared I'll mess them up instead

Thanks

I had quite a good look online and all it brings up is White,Blue and Red. I don't think they make them in green.
One of my searches for Green bought up a picture of someone spraying them green himself.

Yeah I was afraid of that as I saw the same thing you saw with regards to painting them. Was hoping I could purchase them as I'm afraid I'll mess them up during the spray paint procedure.

Oh well, I guess I'll have to suck it up and get some spray paint

Thanks.

Do you have the white rings as well? I'd try painting those as any color behind the paint may cause the paint to look a bit off.

Are the rings plastic? If so, there's a very slight chance that they'll take a dye like RIT fabric dye. Used to do that when I raced radio-controlled cars. Only works on certain types of plastic, though.

Drew, try the painting out on the color you know you're not going to use. If you mess it up, no big deal. You should be OK if you just do several light coats. But, that's a fantastic job with the wiring. Great work.

Do you have the white rings as well? I'd try painting those as any color behind the paint may cause the paint to look a bit off.

Are the rings plastic? If so, there's a very slight chance that they'll take a dye like RIT fabric dye. Used to do that when I raced radio-controlled cars. Only works on certain types of plastic, though.

Yes I have the white ones. The fans came with red, white, and blue. And yes, they're plastic

Quote: Originally Posted by paulpicks21

If you are too scared to spray them then maybe White rings might look better than the blue?

I tried the white ones and they really looked out of place at that time. Looking at my system now, I might have to give the whites another go, though green would be killer.

Quote: Originally Posted by essenbe

Drew, try the painting out on the color you know you're not going to use. If you mess it up, no big deal. You should be OK if you just do several light coats. But, that's a fantastic job with the wiring. Great work.

Yeah, for a myriad of reasons, the white ones seem to be it as I don't have to worry about bleed through.

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